Speech disorder are a type of communication disorder where the normal speech has been disrupted. Ths can also mean stuttering.

What is stuttering?

Stuttering, also called stammering, is a speech disorder where an individual repeats or prolongs words, syllables, or phrases. A person with a stutter (or stammer) may also stop during speech and make no sound for certain syllables.

Common signs and symptoms associated with stuttering:

• Problems starting a word, phrase, or sentence.
• Hesitation before certain sounds have to be uttered.
• Repeating a sound, word, or syllable.
• Certain speech sounds may be prolonged.
• Speech may come out in spurts.
• Words with certain sounds are substituted for others (circumlocution).

Also, when talking there may be:

• Rapid blinking
• Trembling lips
• Foot tapping
• A trembling jaw
• The face and/or upper body tightens